Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt and stir in. Chill dough several hours.
3. 3
   Roll into balls the size of small walnuts.
4. 4
   Roll balls in a mixture of the 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° to 400° until lightly browned but still soft.
7. 7
   (They will puff up and then flatten with crinkled top.)